Drama & Theater Arts at Emerson College
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Emerson College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Emerson College sits in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 141 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Emerson College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Emerson College
Online coursework is an option at Emerson College. Of 5,263 students, 599 (11%) studied exclusively online and 533 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Emerson College
These rankings give you a sense of how Emerson College’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #17 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #358 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Emerson College
Students who complete Emerson College’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,766 |
| 2 years | $26,799 |
| 3 years | $35,495 |
| 4 years | $38,227 |
| 5 years | $33,947 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Emerson College earn a median of $38,227, compared with $50,784 for all Emerson College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Emerson College is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Emerson College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Emerson College are 69% women (97) and 31% men (44).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Emerson College
Among the 123 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Emerson College, 69% were women (85) and 31% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Emerson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 22% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Emerson College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Emerson College
Of the 18 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Emerson College, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Emerson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Emerson College, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Emerson College
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Emerson College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 48 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 14 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 18 |
| Acting | 14 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 10 |
| Musical Theater | 13 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Emerson College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.